Topic: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

The economy is improving whether conservatives like it or not

Conservatives who would like to bash Obama on the economy are having an awfully hard time right now, as the recovery proceeds apace.

Letters to the Editor – Weekly Issue of October 31, 2011

Readers write in with ideas on job creation.

Triangle Shirtwaist fire: Why it inspires plays and poetry readings 100 years later

A defining moment of labor history, the deadly fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York remains a powerful touchstone even after 100 years.

Broadway's accident-prone 'Spider-Man': Will it be worth the trouble?

The web of misfortune is spreading for 'Spider-Man.' A stunt double is hospitalized; performances are canceled; officials are investigating; and on Broadway, rumbles of anger are getting louder.

Legacy of the BP spill: What's a reputation worth?

The BP spill in the Gulf of Mexico caused a public outcry and savaged BP's share price. Image repair won't be easy.

What's the best way to promote safer, cleaner energy?

Dependence on foreign oil, the energy economy, the environment, new technology – they all factor into the debate over America's energy future. So what's the best path forward?

Steel plant explosion in Pittsburgh area hurts 15

Steel plant explosion injured 15 workers, at least two critically, and caused a fire that burned for hours afterward.

Top five bottlenecks in the Gulf oil spill response

Local officials complain about lack of urgency in the federal Gulf oil spill response. Here are five reasons that the government seems to be dragging its heels.

Crane collapse trial for NYC rigger set to open

The crane collapse trial for William Rapetti, a New York rigger, will attempt to determine responsibility for the deadly March 2008 collapse of a 200-foot crane in New York City.

ABB shooting: Economy may play role in workplace violence

Timothy Hendron killed four coworkers and himself in the ABB shooting in St. Louis Thursday. He was involved in a lawsuit against the company regarding a dispute over retirement benefits.

Manufacturers say they knew of FEMA trailer health risks